Gods Sabbath

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our future. ‘By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went.’ Hebrews 11:8. “Christ in His life on earth made no plans for Himself. He ac cepted God’s plans for Him, and day by day the Father unfolded His plans. So should we depend upon God, that our lives may be the simple outworking of His will. As we commit our ways to Him, He will direct our steps. “Too many, in planning for a brilliant future, make an utter failure. Let God plan for you. As a little child, trust to the gui dance of Him who will ‘keep the feet of His saints.’ 1 Samuel 2:9. God never leads His children otherwise than they would choose

to be led, if they could see the end from the beginning and discern the glory of the purpose which they are fulfilling as co-workers with Him.” The Ministry of Healing , 478.3–479.2 An illustration of our relationship to the Source is provided in the para ble of the vine and the branches. Je sus used the vine to represent Him self. Separated from the vine, it is impossible for the cluster of grapes to ripen or even survive. “I am the vine;

you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” John 15:5. This dependent relationship is a very fitting illustration of our dependence on God.

Not Caught by Surprise

If we would renounce our pride and self-sufficient plans, and be willing to accept those plans for our lives which are already made in perfect wisdom by the divine Plan Maker, we would discover that He never makes a mistake. When we encounter problems, we are often puzzled or caught by surprise. But not so with God. He does not wait until an emergency arises or a problem appears before He thinks of a solution for it. Even prior to a problematic situation